5/22/13: Children in the UK, Sweden and Spain told researchers that their happiness is dependent on having time with a stable family and plenty of things to do, especially outdoors, rather than on owning technology or branded clothes. It isn’t hard to imagine children in all countries feel this way. What can you do to spend some time outside with a child today?1

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  1. “UNICEF and IPSOS Mori release child well-being report” at http://www.unicef.org.uk/Latest/News/Research-shows-UK-children-caught-in-materialistic-trap/

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Mary A. Bauer April 24, 2012 at 2:42 pm

GOOD OLD MOMISMS:
My Mom used to say; “Go outside and get the stubborn blown off you”; when we were underfoot & annoying her. ( Well, actually that’s the “G” rated version of the phrase! She grew up on a farm.) She also said; “You’re neither sugar nor salt, you won’t melt. Go outside and play.” About going outdoors on rainy days.

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